Buchanan Ontario Map

About Buchanan, Ontario

Buchanan is a urban community in Wentworth, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Buchanan is located at 43.2347°N, 79.8936°W.

Buchanan rests on the gentle slopes that lead down to the broad, unhurried expanse of Lake Ontario, a place where the cultivated fields of Southern Ontario meet the vast, whispering waters. It lies 4.4 km west-south-west of Hamilton, ON (from Hamilton, ON: bearing 255°T), and is situated 14.6 km north-north-west of Binbrook. The air here, particularly as dusk begins to paint the sky in hues of rose and lavender, carries a unique blend of rich, turned earth and the cool, mineral tang of the lake. Rolling farmland, a patchwork of emerald and gold in the summer months, gives way to stands of mature trees that edge the shoreline, their leaves rustling with secrets as the lake breeze sighs through them. The character of Buchanan is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the horizon is always defined by the meeting of sky and water. The history of Buchanan is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that have sustained generations, a heritage rooted in agriculture and the bounty of the Great Lakes. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and access to transportation, carved out lives here, establishing farms that continue to define the landscape and the local economy. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the proximity to the lake has also fostered a smaller, but vital, fishing tradition and a growing appreciation for the recreational opportunities it provides. Generations of families have worked this land and fished these waters, imbuing Buchanan with a sense of deep-rooted continuity, a quiet pride in the enduring connection between its people and the natural world.

About This Buchanan Map Page

Explore Buchanan, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.234722, -79.893611. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Buchanan includes the postal code (L9C), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Buchanan is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.